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Cambodia and Laos, 12 Days · Classic tour
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Luang Prabang
Exoticism, history, tradition, mysticism. All this and much more on this fascinating trip through Indochina
Join us to discover the true essence of Cambodia, travelling from Phnom Penh to the Temples of Angkor while passing through towns and villages en route. An authentic adventure. We'll cross into Laos by plane and once there we'll experience the serenity of Luang Prabang with its golden temples, the impressive Kuang Si Falls, and the Pak Ou Caves. Come on, you can't miss it!
Departure date
Departures from January 2025 till October 2025
From
Dublin, Shannon, Donegal, Cork...
Travel details
City of origin - Phnom Penh
Departure with destination Phnom Penh. Night on board.
Phnom Penh
Arrival at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Phnom Penh
Breakfast. In the morning we'll visit the Royal Palace, one of the city's symbols and built in 1866 by Preah Bat Norodom, grandfather of the current king. We'll see various rooms and buildings, including the Throne Hall and the Silver Pagoda, also known as the Emerald Buddha Pagoda. Onward journey to the National Museum, home to a huge collection of Khmer art. The morning ends with a visit to Wat Phnom. Legend has it that the first pagoda on the site was built in 1373 to house four Buddha statues discovered by a woman named Penh. Today it's a place of worship. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll take part in a traditional cooking class. Dinner will consist of the dishes made during the class. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap
Breakfast. Time at leisure to continue discovering the city. Shortly before noon, transfer to the station, where we'll take a public bus to Siem Reap. The journey will take approximately six hours. On arrival, we'll meet up with our rep and take a transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Siem Reap
Breakfast. We'll spend the morning exploring Khmer temples from the early Angkor period. These include the ninth- and tenth-century Roluos Complex, which includes the temples of Phrea Ko, Bakong and Lolei. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll visit the last capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Thom, built in the twelfth century and thought to have been abandoned in the sixteenth century. Here we'll get to see the South Gate, the Bayon Temple, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King. Onward to Ta Prohm, a temple that looks like it has been swallowed up by the jungle. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
Siem Reap
Breakfast. On the second day in Siem Reap, we'll start by visiting the temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre, to the north of the city. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll visit the most important temple of all, Angkor Wat. This is the largest religious monument in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. The twelfth-century complex spans more than eighty-one hectares. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
Siem Reap – Luang Prabang
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Luang Prabang, in Laos. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Luang Prabang
Breakfast. Today, we'll explore the city by tuk-tuk. We'll start off at the local market and continue to the National Museum, which was formerly the Royal Palace. Afterwards, we'll climb Wat Phousi Hill for some great views of the city and then head to Wat Xieng Thong, a fine representation of classic Lao architecture. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll head to Ban Chan, a pottery village on the other side of the Mekong. On the way back to the hotel, we'll stop at Wat Phrabat Tai to admire the sunset. Accommodation.
Luang Prabang - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang
Breakfast. Transfer to the port to take a boat to the Pak Ou Caves. On the way, we'll visit the hamlet of Xang Hai, where rice alcohol is produced. Arrival and tour of the caves, which are home to thousands of Buddha images. Brunch onboard. On the way back to Luang Prabang, we'll visit the village of Ban Phanom, belonging to the Lue ethnic minority. Then we'll head to a local house, where the Baci ceremony will take place. Return to hotel. Accommodation.
Luang Prabang – Kuang Si – Luang Prabang
Breakfast. Morning visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre and the Ock Pop Tok Centre, both dedicated to preserving the local culture. Afterwards, departure by road to the Kuang Si Falls, stopping en route in Ban Na Ouan, a village of the Hmong ethnic minority. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we'll head to the waterfalls and their natural blue pools, where we'll get to enjoy a refreshing dip. Journey into Luang Prabang. Accommodation.
Luang Prabang - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary not stated as optional.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches.
Your trip doesn't include
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Electronic Visa to enter in Cambodia.
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Visa to enter in Laos.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Cambodia are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Cambodia.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Groups may be multilingual.
- Triple rooms in Laos are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Laos.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.